All Chapters of TRAPPED AS THE CEO'S ex-wife : Chapter 91 - Chapter 100

Lena’s POV “I said no, Lucian.” My voice came out sharper than I intended, but I did not take it back. I stood in front of his desk, my fingers trembling slightly at my sides, my heart pounding in my ears. Kristen stood a few feet away, perfectly composed, holding a folder against her chest like she had every right to be there. Lucian sighed softly, rubbing his temple. “Lena, please lower your voice. We are at work.” “And that is exactly why I am speaking,” I replied, trying to steady my breathing. “Kristen will not act as your secretary. That is my job.” A brief silence followed. Kristen shifted her weight slightly, her heels clicking softly against the marble floor. A faint smile rested on her lips, polite and harmless, yet something about it made my stomach twist. Lucian leaned back in his chair. “She is not replacing you. She is assisting temporarily.” “She is the Supervising Manager,” I insisted. “She should stick to her responsibilities.” Kristen finally spoke, her ton

Lena's POV “Laney… I can explain,” I said slowly, my voice barely above a whisper. I kept my hands folded in front of me, hoping she wouldn’t bolt or scream. “Okay. Then explain. I’m all ears,” she said, folding her arms tightly across her chest, her tone cool, almost teasing, but there was a sharp edge underneath it. Her gaze was piercing, scanning me like she could see right through me. I swallowed. My stomach churned, partly from nerves and partly from the persistent flutter that told me this pregnancy wasn’t just mine to worry about—it involved everyone I cared about, and everyone I was afraid of upsetting. “Lena, you go. I’ll handle this,” Xander said, his voice calm but firm, his dark eyes locking onto mine. He gave me a small reassuring smile, the kind that always managed to ground me, even when everything else felt like it was spinning out of control. I hesitated. Lucian could walk in any second. His anger had been simmering ever since he had yelled at me minutes ago. I

Lena's POV The ride home felt longer than usual. My hands trembled slightly as I unlocked the door to my apartment, the silence inside wrapping around me like a heavy blanket. Everything from the parking lot scene replayed in my mind over and over again. Lucian’s anger. Xander’s cold determination. Laney’s mocking words. I dropped my bag on the couch and sank beside it, pressing my palms against my temples. “What am I doing…” I whispered to myself. My phone suddenly vibrated in my hand, startling me. I looked down and saw Jane’s name flashing on the screen. A message. I just landed. I’m at the airport. My eyes widened. “Oh God.” I jumped to my feet immediately, grabbing my keys and rushing out the door again. The last thing I needed was more complications, yet a small part of me felt relieved. Jane always had a way of making everything feel lighter. The airport was crowded, voices echoing, luggage wheels scraping against polished floors, announcements ringing overhead. I s

Lena’s POV The doorbell rang just as I finished arranging the pillows on the couch. Jane had stepped out earlier to get groceries, leaving the apartment unusually quiet. Too quiet. The silence made my thoughts louder, heavier. Every worry seemed to echo in the stillness. The bell rang again. My heart skipped. I already had a strange feeling about who it was. Slowly, I walked to the door and opened it. Xander stood there. He looked exactly like he always did. Calm. Composed. Breathtakingly handsome in a simple dark suit, his sharp eyes softening the moment they met mine. “Lena,” he said quietly. My fingers tightened on the door handle. “Xander.” For a moment, neither of us moved. The air between us was thick with everything we had not said. “May I come in?” he asked gently. I hesitated, then stepped aside. He walked in slowly, his gaze scanning the apartment before returning to me. There was something careful about the way he moved, as if afraid of breaking something frag

Lena's POV I walked into the boardroom, heart hammering so hard I was sure everyone could hear it. The emergency meeting had been called without warning, and the second I stepped inside, the tension hit me like a wall. Investors, board members, and staff were already seated, their eyes darting between Lucian, Kristen, and me. The air felt thick, heavy with anticipation.Before I could even process, Alexander’s voice cut through the room like a whip.“Lena,” he said sharply, his brows drawn together. “I told you not to come.”I froze, unsure what to say, but Lucian was already stepping forward, his tone sharp and commanding.“She’s not your property, Alexander,” he said, his eyes flashing dangerously. “She can be here if she wants to be. This isn’t about ownership.”Alexander’s jaw tightened, but before he could respond, Mr. Robert, one of the senior investors, shouted over him.“That’s exactly the issue, Mr. Valentino! We are talking about now. This girl is a problem! She’s distracti